Estoril rally to hold Tondela after early shock | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Estoril and Tondela drew 2-2 at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota. Pedro Henryque put Tondela ahead in the 12th minute, turning in Makan Aïko's cross. The visitors doubled their lead through Maranhão (16.), before Joao Carvalho pulled one back for Estoril (26.) and Francisco Ferreira levelled from a corner (29.). The hosts controlled much of the game with 68% possession and 15 attempts to Tondela's six, yet the finishing remained even. Estoril visit AVS next in the league, while Tondela host Alverca.

Player of the Match: Pizzi created both Estoril goals with a defence-splitting pass and a pinpoint corner, and completed 41 of 46 passes in 55 minutes.

Stat of the Match: Tondela registered five shots on target from six attempts, highlighting ruthless early finishing.

Three Things We Learned: Tondela remain dangerous in transition, with five shots on target from six attempts and two early strikes shaping the contest. Estoril's set piece quality told, as Pizzi's delivery produced the equaliser and the hosts finished with 68% possession. Joao Carvalho, Liga Portugal's assist leader with seven this season, also scored and made 18 successful final third passes from 77 touches.